The thing I like about investing in your own backyard is that you can closely monitor the market, network with local investors, and give back to your community.

Monetary transactions must be controlled through the use of receipts and regular monitoring.

It seems a little strange to be monitoring someone's account.

-the can and do turn off water quickly, i actually watched them install antenna yesterday in a midwest city to monitor usage more closely so they are watching and know what to do.  

@Brandon Turner   My biggest problem property was a RV / MH park that I foreclosed on .. when I went into the deal if was in good shape 3 years later the derelict borrower did not monitor and take care of the on site septic system and the well properly.. by the time I was lender in possession I had to deal with those things and those items are controlled at the state level and it very expensive and very time consuming..

Sometimes you can find a zealous tenant who thrives on being a lookout or will monitor the use of the dumpster/bins.The parking lot also becomes more to deal with, as there will be more traffic.

They got free credit monitoring nowadays!

So, IE, same answer as above, as even if you find the correct owner of the mortgage, you may hit the roadblock of getting forwarded to their broker3-Broker's contact info- MOST of the banks hire a broker early in the foreclosure process (at least in IL) to monitor the property, whether it's vacant or still occupied, they want boots on the ground checking it. 

Message me and I can send you my mobile Keller Williams app that allows you to view properties on the go from your GPS location.

Soft pulls are things like getting pre-approved for a credit card, checking your credit score with a credit monitoring service, and businesses you already have a credit account with checking up on you.